Baltimore’s new head coach, Jesse Minter, just delivered an impromptu rap performance of Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” for his players, setting a seriously different kind of energy for the Ravens as they gear up for the upcoming season. Minter grabbed the spotlight during a team outing, looking totally comfortable in the moment while his players cheered him on. This went down as the team preps for their second preseason game on Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings.
This Coach’s Journey Is No Joke
This move gives us a glimpse into the personality behind Minter, who’s a first-year NFL head coach taking over the Ravens this offseason, hired back in January. Before this gig, he spent two seasons as the Los Angeles Chargers’ defensive coordinator and even worked for the Ravens from 2017 through 2020. Minter’s taken a long, long road to this head coaching spot. He started way back in 2006 at Notre Dame, moving through roles at Cincinnati, Indiana State (where he became defensive coordinator), and Georgia State, where his coaching significantly improved and the Panthers hit their first bowl appearance in 2015. After his first stint with the Ravens as a defensive assistant and defensive backs coach, he went to Vanderbilt for a season before Michigan called him up. Now, at 43 years old, the coach’s son is the fourth head coach in Baltimore franchise history, and like the song says, “this opportunity comes once in a lifetime.”
Early Wins and a Fresh Approach
This unexpected show of personality follows a strong start to the preseason for Baltimore. The team defeated the Eagles 24-7 in their opener last Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium. They never trailed, controlling that game from start to finish, which is exactly what you want to see from a squad with a new coach at the helm. Minter’s bringing a fresh approach, and his willingness to step outside the usual coach playbook clearly resonated with his team.
All eyes are on the Ravens this Saturday as they face the Vikings in their second preseason contest. After a dominant win and a coach who’s not afraid to drop some Eminem, the question is, can they maintain this early momentum and unique team vibe heading into the regular season?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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